| THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR MINUTES January 22, 2008 The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve, Bob MacPhail; Councillors, Rod Blakelock, Jerry Brandt, Marty Corcoran, Councillor Hayes was absent; delegates, Jim Greenwood of Greer Galloway Group, Earl Haggart, Jan Machesney, Karen Kropf, from the Katrine Community Centre Club, Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official, guests; Gord Benn, Ed Brown; staff, Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor, Bob Miller, Municipal Planning Consultant, Wendy Whitwell, Clerk-Treasurer. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the closed meetings on January 8, 2008 were approved as circulated. The minutes of the regular meeting on January 8, 2008 were approved as circulated. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None DELEGATIONS: Jim Greenwood, Greer Galloway Group attended to discuss the following: - roads management plan - draft, changes to be included and final by mid February. - bridge report - council reviewed an extract - gravel pit site plans have been forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources for approval. Jim answered questions from council regarding the studies. Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official attended to discuss the following: - 2007 building permit report - update of monthly report - resolution to confirm Paul’s appointment to the Committee of Adjustment for 2008. Jan Machesney, Katrine Community Centre Club attended to discuss the following: - requesting financial support for the Katrine Winter Karnival and designation as a community festival, this was supported by resolution - request for Brown’s Drive to be closed to regular traffic to facilitate the bed races, this was supported by resolution - request for snow clearing, this will be done by the roads department - request for council to consider a permanent liquor license for the Katrine Community Centre, this was supported in principle by resolution. The club will research this further and report back to council. Bill Stewart, Road Supervisor attended to discuss the following: - staff report and recommendation for an application to the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Fund. - winter maintenance, snow plowing BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: - Ministry of Transportation, reply to our letter to the Ministry requesting they re-consider not renewing the lease for the Berriedale Country Store and Gas Bar. The clerk contacted the lessee and he appreciates council’s efforts but has accepted the decision of the Ministry and is preparing to vacate the property. BY-LAWS: - # 4-2008, being a by-law to stop up close and convey the original road allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 6, was read a first, second and third time. - # 5-2008, being a by-law to authorize an application for funding under the Ontario Infrastructure Projects (OIPC) funding program, was read a first, second and third time. - # 6-2008, being a by-law for establishing and maintaining a system for the collection removal and disposal of garbage, recyclable materials, yard waste and other refuse, was read a first and second time. - # 7-2008, being a by-law to amend zoning by-law # 27-95 and applies only to Parts of Lot 1 and 2, concession 8, also known as Part 2 of Registered Plan 42R–16846, was read a first, second and third time. REPORTS: - Tri R - no report - Arena - Jerry gave a verbal report, minutes included - Library - Rod reported - Economic Development - Rod reported - Roundtable meeting with Tony Clement - Marty attended - Employment Standards - update regarding new statutory public holiday, resolution passed. CORRESPONDENCE: - Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department letter requesting permission to relocate a “Fire Prevention Sign” on municipal property located on the northeast corner of Highway #11 and Three Mile Lake Road. A resolution in support was passed. - Almaguin Minor Hockey Association donation request. A resolution of support passed. - A letter from Cathy Still, Reeve of the Villiage of Burk’s Falls, informing area municipalities that she will no longer be an EMS Board Representative effective March 1, 2008. - Municipal Finance Officers’ Association Bulletin; Court Decision on Trailers. The Court held that the trailers at issue are properly assessable under the Assessment Act and that the imposition of property tax on these dwellings is a constitutionally valid form of direct taxation. - Municipality of South Bruce is requesting the Provincial Government to implement a “Responsible Use Plan” for urban pesticide use and not impose a ban on cosmetic pesticide use. A resolution in support was passed. - The City of Waterloo is calling upon the Provincial and Federal governments to examine how municipalities are funded in regards to infrastructure and work together with a view to providing long term and sustainable infrastructure funding programs. A resolution in support was passed. - The Municipality of North Grenville is requesting that the Government of the Province of Ontario commit 1/8th of the current 8% Provincial Sales Tax to Municipalities to fund Municipal Infrastructure Programs. A resolution in support was passed. - The Central Almaguin Economic Development Association is petitioning the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to review and replace the sign age policy for the section of #11 highway between Huntsville and North Bay and further that representatives from the affected municipalities and businesses be consulted and allowed input into the writing of the new policy. A resolution of support was passed. - An appreciation card from Laura Rowley thanking Council for their thoughtfulness - The Honourable Tony Clement, M.P. notice of a town hall meeting to discuss the environment and other issues of interest to residents of Parry Sound and Muskoka. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - Commercial Drive Development - correspondence from Derek Miller - council reviewed email indicating concerns with process and fees - response from Reeve Mac Phail - staff report - Clerk was directed to forward a reply to Derek - Russell Christie Invoice - Council authorized fees to be split 50/50 between developer and township. NEW BUSINESS: - Michael D Turner, letter of engagement - Michael D Turner, responsibility as an auditor - Parkland dedication study - review of current policy - deferred to another meeting - Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Municipal Board Road Closings - February council meeting schedule - List of correspondence received - not on agenda. CLOSED SESSION: - A resolution to move into closed session approved. - A resolution to move out of closed session approved. RESOLUTIONS: - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the closed session held at 11:01 p.m. on January 8, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 8, 2008 as circulated. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Township of Armour appoint Paul Schaefer, Chief Building Official to the Township of Armour Committee of Adjustment for 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby declare the Katrine Winter Karnival scheduled for February 29 - March 2nd as a community festival and appoint Jan Machesney, to look after the best interests of the Township for this event. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $450.00 for the Katrine Winter Karnival for 2008. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby authorize the temporary closure of Browns Drive from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. for the Katrine Winter Karnival, and acknowledge the roadway will not be closed to emergency vehicles if required. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support in principle the Katrine Community Centre Club’s making a formal application for the Katrine Community Centre to become a permanently licensed facility. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 4-2008, being a by-law to stop up and close and convey the original road allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 6, designated as Part 1 on Plan 42R-18178. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 4-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Jerry Brandt, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that by-law # 4-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of January, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 5-2008, being a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation for funding from the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that By-law # 5-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that by-law # 5-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of January, 2008. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 6-2008, being a by-law for establishing and maintaining a system for the collection removal and disposal of garbage, recycling materials, yard waste and other refuse. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that By-law # 6-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that leave be given to introduce a bill # 7-2008, being a by-law under the provision of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 to amend zoning by-law 27-95 with respect to land forming part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Concession 8, more particularly described as Part 2 of 42R-16846. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that By-law # 7-2008, be read a second time. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that by-law # 7-2008, be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 22nd day of January, 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour acknowledge the new statutory public holiday declared for February 18, 2008 to be known as “Family Day” and that the employment policy be updated to reflect same. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that we continue beyond the 11:00 o’clock curfew. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize the placement of the “Fire Rating Sign” on the municipal property located at Part Lot 11, Concession 3, 12 Three Mile Lake Road. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour authorize a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Almaguin Minor Hockey Association for 2008. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of South Bruce and call on the Provincial Government to implement a “Responsible Use Plan” for pesticide use. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the City of Waterloo and lobby the Provincial and Federal governments to re-examine how municipalities are funded for infrastructure and work together with a view of providing long term sustainable infrastructure funding programs. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour support the resolution from the Municipality of North Grenville and request the Province of Ontario commit 1/8th of the current 8% Provincial Sales Tax to municipalities to fund municipal infrastructure programs. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution from the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association and petition the Ministry of Transportation to review and replace the signage policy for the section of Highway 11 between Huntsville and North Bay and further that representatives from the affected municipalities and businesses be consulted and allowed input into the writing of the new policy. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour hereby move into closed session at 11:26 p.m. in order to discuss matters pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) (e) (f) of the Municipal Act. Carried - Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Jerry Brandt, that the Council of the Township of Armour move out of the closed session at 12:35 a.m. 23, Jan 08. Carried - Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, that we do now adjourn this regular meeting at 12:36 a.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Carried |